Noble Corp. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported net income attributable to Noble Corporation of $174,060,000 or $0.68 per basic and diluted share, compared to $127,577,000 or $0.50 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Operating revenues were $1,167,049,000 compared to $966,367,000 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Operating income was $259,526,000 compared to $216,738,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $229,508,000 compared to $188,420,000 a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was $541 million in the fourth quarter 2013. Capital expenditures in the fourth quarter 2013 totaled $763 million, including $505 million related to the Company's fleet expansion program.

For the full year, the company's net income attributable to Noble Corporation of $782,697,000 or $3.05 per basic and diluted share, on operating revenues of $4,234,290,000 compared to net income attributable to Noble Corporation of $522,344,000 or $2.05 per basic and diluted share on operating revenues of $3,547,012,000 in 2012. Operating income was $1,121,558,000 compared to $783,800,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $1,018,012,000 compared to $703,225,000 a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was $1,702,317,000 compared to $1,381,693,000 a year ago. Capital expenditures was $2.5 billion, including $1.5 billion associated with the fleet expansion program

For the fourth quarter of 2013, the company reported loss on impairment of $40,103,000 against $2,039,000 for the same period a year ago.